Jan 4, 2010

Aw, ta ta 2009. You left yoghurt on our walls and glitter in our ears. I'm pleased that we managed to get as much of the chaos on the blog as we did. I didn't expect at the beginning of the year that I'd find enough time to make ninety five posts. Of course there are a load of things that never made it onto the blog due to lack of blogging time available or just me not having a camera handy. I was going to make this post be a collection of messy memories that didn't quite warrant their own post on the blog, but when I went and peeked in my photos I found far too much stuff to cram into one post. Instead I grabbed the first 100 relevant pictures I found and stuck them all in a Picassa album, so that if you are interested to see more bits and bobs that didn't get blogged about then you can click on the link below. I've captioned some of the photos to explain.

I've enjoyed watching the kids get more and more involved, imaginative and capable this year. So much so that the prospect of what we may create in 2010 has me giddy with anticipation. There are already a number of hair brained schemes that they want me to facilitate.

I thought this would also be a nice moment to show off some of the variations on our crafts that other wizards of filth have made. I've had emails and links to blog post from several readers sharing their own versions of some of our projects over 2009. This is something that really really floats my boat. I love seeing other people's twists on the stuff we do. So here are a few links. If you have tried one of the crafts from Filth Wizardry and blogged about it or even have a photo to email then let me know at filthwizardry at gmail dot com and I will update this post to include it.

Knowing that there are people out there willing to have a go at the projects I stick on this blog makes it totally worth while!

So just out of curiosity, what was your favourite Filth Wizardry post this year? I had a quick look and I'm such a sappy sentimental old fool that I can't easily choose one. I think maybe maybe I would pick the playdough train table, because it was the first really epic playdough build we did, and the kids just seemed so in awe of what they had accomplished and the scale of it.

Then I tried to decide on my favorite post from 2009... But I don't know if I can. I like the projects that can be kept for use by the kids like when they painted the chairs. I also like that you made super cheap princess dresses. And more...

When I have children it's going to be very hard for me because I'm going to want to keep all of the crafts and projects!

Definitely those not seen elsewhere: the shim & streamer dresses and Roman centurian helmets. Plus, your designer pancakes are out of this world. (These may be posts from the previous year, but I only found your blog this year and so they were all "this year" to me.) For the other ideas I have gushed over, please refer to my mega-email from July 14th.

I also thought (as did my husband)your link to the guy who explained why kids SHOULD be allowed to play with knives, etc., was brilliant.

Share more wisdom and home crafts in 2010. Crafty New Year to you and the wizards!

I just think all your stuff is amazing!! I was so excited when i found your blog - it actually inspired me to start mine! You are so outstandingly creative - maybe you should consider writing a book - seriously! I look forward to your posts eagerly! The playdough stuff is amazing - but so os everything! Thankyou!

I always go through your blog with my 3 year old on my lap who points out everything she wants to do. I admit I fall behind on her list - but all her dolls are still sporting butterfly wings and proudly fly around our house from time to time.

I am still completely in love with the rocket ship (was that this year? I found your blog and read all your archives this year, so it was for me!). Every time I see one of those big hexagonal boxes i imagine what we would make if we could actually fit it in the car and in the front door ;) Anyway, many smaller cardboard creations have been inspired in my house this year because of your blog. Thank you!

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